While the 4 Nations Face-Off gave Connor McDavid the chance to play hero for his home country, the nine-day layoff may have put a dent in his NHL team's playoff push. After scoring the overtime, series-winning goal for Team Canada against the United States on Thursday,

Making the day even more special for Ovechkin was the presence of his family in the arena. Ovechkin's wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, and their two sons, Sergei and Ilya, were both in attendance to watch the 39-year-old and three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner in action.

Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers experienced three consecutive losses in the NHL 2024-2025 season, despite McDavid's individual success at the 4 Nations Face-Off 2025. The team fell to the Philadelphia Flyers and twice to the Washington Capitals.

Think the 4 Nations Face-off was a meaningless exhibition? Ask the players from Team Canada and Team USA who fought for it.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid shared a special moment with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s sons on the sidelines of Sunday’s game.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid didn’t hold back following the 7-3 pounding at the hands of the Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon at the Capital One Arena.

The Edmonton Oilers were without captain Connor McDavid when they hit the ice Monday in Tampa Bay. McDavid’s absence was likely due to him resting, Oilers TV’s Tony Brar posted on social media.

Connor McDavid scored an overtime goal that won the game for Canada, 3-2, over the United States in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off at Boston’s TD Garden. McDavid collected a pass from Mitch Marner near the left circle and beat American goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

Raise your hand if you didn't think the 4 Nations Face-Off was going to be that electric. We all knew it was going to be great hockey, and it's no secret that, right now, there isn't a lot of love lost between at least a couple of the countries that participated.

Connor McDavid scores in overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.